Cities Similar to Melrose, MA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Melrose, MA
1. Princeton, NJ
30,289 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$923K
Rent estimate
$2,205/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Glen Cove, NY
27,879 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$792K
Rent estimate
$2,470/mo
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Compare →3. Rockville Centre, NY
25,578 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$939K
Rent estimate
$2,140/mo
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Compare →4. Long Beach, NY
34,595 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$796K
Rent estimate
$2,670/mo
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Compare →5. Mineola, NY
21,169 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$802K
Rent estimate
$2,390/mo
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Compare →6. Morristown, NJ
20,571 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$861K
Rent estimate
$2,680/mo
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Compare →7. Palisades Park, NJ
20,102 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$959K
Rent estimate
$2,260/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Gloucester, MA
29,959 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$735K
Rent estimate
$2,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Newburyport, MA
18,731 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$895K
Rent estimate
$2,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Valley Stream, NY
40,007 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$730K
Rent estimate
$2,260/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Melrose
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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